Tanzania, May 14 -- Same. Preliminary findings by geological experts investigating land subsidence in Marieni Village, Chome Ward, Same District in Kilimanjaro Region, have shown the area is unsuitable for human settlement due to its unstable soil structure, which poses a serious risk to residents.

The findings follow a recent assessment conducted after cracks appeared in several houses as a result of ground movement in the village.

So far, 10 households have abandoned their homes, while one church building has been rendered unusable after developing large cracks linked to the shifting ground.

Following the incident, affected residents have moved their families and belongings to temporary shelters provided by relatives and friends as t...